Vice Chancellor’s message following Westgate terror attack!

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Dear USIU Community,
I wish to express my heartfelt condolences to all those who may have lost friends and relatives at the Westgate Mall terror attack that commenced on 21st September 2013. Indeed, we as a community have been affected by this great tragedy but we must remain united as one through our diversity against these heinous acts of terror.
I particularly wish to express my heartfelt condolences to Mr. Vimal Shah, a member of the Board of Trustees and an alumnus, who lost his cousin at Westgate while trying to rescue children. Please keep his family in your prayers. To date, all of our students have been accounted for. But please reach out to your fellow students and make sure we are all safe.
As the security forces continue to handle the matter, I request that we all remain strong in the midst of adversity. I wish to reiterate the words of President Uhuru Kenyatta, let us exercise patience, remain calm and vigilant.
Our Counseling Center will be offering their service to all those who may want their support. They can be reached on extension 548. I encourage volunteers and well wishers to assist in any way possible either through counseling, material items or by donating blood at any of the designated blood drive points across the city.
We will be sending our SMS alerts of any updates that we will have. If your details are not accurate, kindly send your up to date details to ICT either by sending an email to helpdesk@usiu.ac.ke or call the ICT call center on 333.
USIU will continue to pay special precaution in our security measures to ensure a safe learning environment for you. Please help us by staying alert to your own safety.
Let us continue to unite against terrorism and remain strong as one.